Hal Wallis, born in 1898, was one of Hollywood's greatest producers, with his best films being films about American heros and tough guys. His films included Sergeant York, The Maltese Falcon, They Died with Their Boots On, Casablanca, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and True Grit. Here's a great scene from one of my all-time favorites, Sergeant York, with Gary Cooper:
